Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)

09/09/2026

Congratulations to Maj. Chris Jankowski, P.E., PMP, for being selected to participate in SAME's 2026-2027 Leadership Development Program (LDP)!

Recognized as one of the A/E/C industry's premier leadership experiences, the LDP brings together rising professionals committed to advancing their leadership capabilities, expanding professional networks, and helping address the challenges and opportunities facing our industry.

Chosen through a competitive selection process, Chris joins a distinguished group of leaders from across the engineering, construction, and national security sectors. Throughout the program, participants will gain valuable insights, build lasting relationships, and develop the skills needed to make a greater impact in their organizations and communities.

Learn more about the program and meet the LDP Class of 2026-2027: https://ow.ly/bwis50ZLxh5

09/09/2026

Make every moment at count with the SAME Events app.
📍 November 4-6, 2026 | Charlotte, NC

Inside the app, you can:
• Follow event announcements as they happen
• Connect with industry professionals and potential partners
• Navigate exhibitors and sponsor booths
• View schedules, session details, and speaker information

📲 Download the app today by searching "SAME Events" in your app store or use this link: https://qrco.de/bfIL15

09/08/2026

Get conference-ready with our 4-part Ready. Set. SBC. Webinar Series, designed to help small businesses maximize their experience at SAME's Small Business Conference.

🔹September 10 - A Practical Guide to Winning Federal Contracts
🔹September 17 - Creating a Killer Capability Statement to Communicate Value
🔹September 24 - Party of One: Maximizing SBC on Your Own
🔹October 01 - Small Team, Big Impact: Booth Best Practices for SBC

Hear from experienced professionals, learn proven strategies for federal business development, and discover how to build your presence, strengthen connections, and make the most of every opportunity before arriving in Charlotte this November.

🔗Register today and start your path to SBC success: https://ow.ly/wQkj50ZKXJ9

SBC pre-conference webinars to help prepare for a successful event.

09/02/2026

Congratulations to Jason Hu on earning a place in SAME's 2026-2027 Leadership Development Program (LDP)!

As one of the architecture, engineering, and construction industry's most respected leadership programs, the LDP provides emerging leaders with the knowledge, relationships, and experiences needed to help shape the future of the profession.

Selected through a highly competitive process, Jason joins an accomplished cohort of professionals dedicated to strengthening their leadership skills, expanding industry partnerships, and making meaningful contributions across the engineering, construction, and national security communities.

Learn more about the program and meet the LDP Class of 2026-2027 👉https://www.same.org/career-leadership/lw/

09/02/2026

Ready to grow your federal business? Join thousands of government and industry professionals at SBC 2026 👉 https://bit.ly/3U0QwJw

✅ Connect with agency leaders and teaming partners�
✅ Discover upcoming federal opportunities�
✅ Attend 40+ education sessions�
✅ Build relationships that drive business success

Register before September 18 to lock in early-bird pricing!

09/02/2026

A special thank you to Halff for sponsoring The SAME Foundation 5K at in November!

We're grateful for Halff's support of the SAME Foundation and its commitment to helping advance opportunities for future leaders in engineering, STEM, and the AEC industry.

🏃‍♀️ Take this opportunity to support the next generation of engineering and STEM leaders while connecting with fellow SBC attendees.

Ready to join us? Add the SAME Foundation 5K to your SBC registration and help advance the Foundation's mission, one step at a time.

🔗 Register here: https://www.samesbc.org/5k-run-walk.cfm

08/26/2026

Congratulations to Master Sgt. Xavier Gemba on earning a place in SAME's 2026-2027 Leadership Development Program (LDP)

As one of the architecture, engineering, and construction industry's most respected leadership programs, the LDP equips emerging leaders with the knowledge, relationships, and experiences needed to help advance the future of the profession.

Chosen through a highly competitive selection process, Xavier joins a distinguished group of professionals committed to expanding their leadership capabilities, building strong industry connections, and making a lasting impact across the engineering, construction, and national security communities.

Learn more about the program and meet the LDP Class of 2026-2027 👉 https://bit.ly/4fMln5x

08/26/2026

🌟 The 2025 SAME Foundation Donor Impact Report is now available! https://ow.ly/T5Xv50ZFF5f

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the SAME Foundation continued to expand its impact and outreach over the past year. The report highlights how philanthropic support helps advance the Foundation's mission and strengthen the reach of its programs.

We invite you to explore the report and see the difference donor support is making across the SAME community!

The SAME Foundation's 2025 Donor Impact Report recounts a year of expanded impact and outreach thanks to the generosity of its donors.

08/25/2026

The 41st Engineer Battalion, deployed in southern Syria, designed a bunker with local materials to confront unmanned aerial systems—but further support is needed to fully address this emerging threat in forward operating locations.

In October 2023, a one-way unmanned aerial system (UAS), the KAS-04, broke through the defenses of Al Tanf Garrison in southern Syria and detonated directly on a bunker in which 20 servicemembers were taking shelter. All survived, but the bunker was a complete loss.

An Iranian-built UAS containing a 40-lb warhead, the KAS-04 had cracked the concrete C-channel longitudinally. It could have been worse. Only a week earlier, a soldier with the 41st Engineer Battalion had noticed that the bunker was in unsatisfactory condition. In seeking repairs, he struggled to find relevant information or recommendations in either the Joint Forward Operating Base Force Protection Handbook or ATP 3-37.34 Survivability Operations.

Instead, he used lessons learned from 15 years of experience to improve the bunker’s safety features, which, fortunately, were enough to save lives. In the aftermath, the engineers at Al Tanf Garrison discovered a disturbing gap between the conceptual planning for survivability systems in doctrine and their actual employment in defeating UAS.

In downrange environments especially, and even on enduring installations, engineering resources and capabilities for survivability operations must address emerging threats like UAS. Greater collaboration between researchers and engineers at the small-unit level will help drive these necessary improvements.

See more of this article from TME July-August 2026 👉 https://ow.ly/Nc8L50ZFnYG

08/21/2026

A big thank you to Caddell for its generous donation to the 2026 SAME STEM Engineering & Construction Camps!

In Honolulu, Caddell's team engaged campers with a hands-on construction challenge while helping inspire future engineers, builders, and leaders.